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LY02 UBK

2002 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

157,540 mi
Last recorded157,540 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY02 UBK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 157,540 miles

Both front tyres worn very low on inner and outer shoulders

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2017 150,549 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 150,525 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with stop light and indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 138,384 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 May 2015 131,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

coolant level low

offside front tyre heavily worn on edges

Fail 28 Apr 2015 131,844 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

coolant level low

offside front tyre heavily worn on edges

Pass 6 May 2014 123,855 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 14 May 2013 113,446 miles

Both front flexi hoses just becoming perished & starting to crack

Both front track-rod end ball joint dust covers perished

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2013 113,446 miles

Both front flexi hoses just becoming perished & starting to crack

Both front track-rod end ball joint dust covers perished

Pass 12 Jun 2012 105,389 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 96,815 miles

o/s mirror glass cracked on limit

Pass 22 Jun 2010 84,849 miles

centre exhaust bracket poor condtion

damage to o/s mirror glass

Fail 16 Jun 2010 84,775 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust bracket poor condtion

damage to o/s mirror glass

Pass 17 Jun 2009 75,021 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 63,662 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 51,105 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 40,779 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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LY02 UBK is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2002 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 104,705 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LY02 UBK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Skoda Octavia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LY02 UBK is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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